Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vinosa
ID:
1305097

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.W.C.Ferreira, M.I.S.Lima & Pansarin

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 156 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317551



Common Names

  • Pelexia Vinosa
  • Pelexia Vinosum
  • Pelexia Vinosus


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Description

Pelexia vinosa (also called Vinosa, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pelexia vinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pelexia vinosa has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia vinosa is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Pelexia vinosa

Pelexia vinosa is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Pelexia vinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia vinosa?

Pelexia vinosa

What is the common name of Pelexia vinosa?

Vinosa Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia vinosa?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

Species in the Pelexia genus

Pelexia adnata, Pelexia albicans, Pelexia arrabidae, Pelexia asinus, Pelexia bonariensis, Pelexia bradei, Pelexia burgeri, Pelexia callifera, Pelexia caucae, Pelexia collocaliae, Pelexia comosa, Pelexia congesta, Pelexia cuculligera, Pelexia cundinamarcae, Pelexia decora, Pelexia delicatula, Pelexia ecuadorensis, Pelexia ekmanii, Pelexia fiebrigii, Pelexia funckiana, Pelexia goninensis, Pelexia goyazensis, Pelexia gracilis, Pelexia gutturosa, Pelexia hamata, Pelexia hirta, Pelexia hysterantha, Pelexia incurvidens, Pelexia itatiayae, Pelexia laminata, Pelexia laxa, Pelexia leucosticta, Pelexia lindmanii, Pelexia loefgrenii, Pelexia longibracteata, Pelexia luetzelburgii, Pelexia macropoda, Pelexia mandonii, Pelexia mattogrossensis, Pelexia matucanensis, Pelexia maxonii, Pelexia minarum, Pelexia mouraei, Pelexia neottiorhiza, Pelexia novofriburgensis, Pelexia obliqua, Pelexia ochyrae, Pelexia oestrifera, Pelexia olivacea, Pelexia orobanchoides,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Emerson Ricardo Pansarin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pansarin' in the authors string.
Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.C.Ferreira' in the authors string.
Maria Inês Salgueiro Lima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.I.S.Lima' in the authors string.